Laura L. Ference

Laura L. Ference, 64, of Jackson Township, passed away peacefully on Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, after a brief illness.

Born Nov. 21, 1957, she was the daughter of Wanda (Walton), and the late William Evanoff.

She was the beloved wife of Paul E. Ference, whom she married on May 24, 1980; the loving mother of Dan (Alison) Ference and Joe (Carly) Ference; and the dear Grammy of Connor, Tyler and Leo.

She was preceded in death by her brothers, Bill Evanoff and Jim Evanoff; her sister, Terri; and her nephew, Josh Haas.

Laura worked as a nurse for 40+ years. She started her career in the emergency room, while also spending some time in nursing home care and telenursing (specializing in diabetes education). She worked the last 20 years in pediatrics, where she was loved by all of her patients.

Laura was a baseball mom/grammy to her core. She could always be found on the sidelines/outfield, cheering on her sons and grandsons.

FERENCE — Family and friends of Laura L. Ference, who died Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, are welcome from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Devlin Funeral Home of Cranberry, 2678 Rochester Road, Cranberry Township.

The family kindly asks all friends and family to please wear masks.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Sean Kelly officiating.

Interment will follow at Pinewood Memorial Park.

Please visit www.devlinfuneralhome.com.